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2016-2017 Sunday Instructions & Schedules
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Contact Us
Senior Pastor
Director of CEd
Director of Music
Church Administrator
Men's Ministry Fasc.
1125 Wilmette Ave.
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-6660
(847) 251-6130 (fax)
Office Hours:
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
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Our Mission
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The First Congregational Church of Wilmette
welcomes
all to Christ's table;
nurtures people's minds & souls on their spiritual journeys;
learns across faiths & generations;
serves God's vision of peace & well-being for all creation; and
practices compassion & service as a way of life.
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Dear Friends,
As you read this, I am returning from Edisto Island with our senior high mission trip. I look forward to joining you for worship on Sunday, August 7, when we have the privilege of celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism for Penelope and Anja Nunn, daughters of Brent Nunn and Amy Tyson. Please be on hand to offer your support and prayer for these children and their family.
See you soon,
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Worship Service with Communion & Baptism
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
August 7, 2016
10:00 a.m.
Preaching:
Dr. Stephanie VanSlyke
Presiding:
Dr. Jason Okrzynski
Scriptures:
You can find the bulletin
here
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Sunday Servers
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Ushers: Bob Ingersoll
Greeter: Tom Hirsh
Coffee Hour: Mary Fulton & Judy Edelman
Communion Table:
FCCW Staff
Communion Bread: Mary Fulton
Counter:
Joellen Earl
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Ushers:
Dave Miller (HU); Max Greiner, Lars Greiner
Greeter: Bob Pfutzenreuter
Coffee Hour:
Susan Hodges & Kirsten Haake; Beth & Dave Miller
Communion Table:
Tania Bouwman
Counter: Janet Seitzer
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Bikes for Refugees
Do you have a bike around your home that you never use? Refugee One is looking for bikes. They often use them to get to job interviews. Please contact
Melanie Mallin if you have questions. All donations can be taken to her home.
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RefugeeOne School Supply Donation
This year, we shared our school supply donation with RefugeeOne. This organization has received our school supply donation and has begun sorting through it! Many thanks to those who helped collect and sort these supplies at FCCW.
In their words, "
Many thanks to our generous supporters for the outpouring of back-to-school donations! This week we're sorting the pencils, notebooks, and backpacks and already handing them out to young refugees who are eager to start school." To see some of the pictures, click
here.
Take a look at those smiling faces!
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New Server Schedules
Last week, new server schedules and information sheets/letters were emailed to folks who have served as ushers, greeters, coffee hour servers, Communion bread providers, and Communion table decorators. If you did not receive one, please let Daniel know. New copies are also available in Pilgrim Hall and this newsletter. Thank you for serving!
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Choirs to Resume
The Chancel Choir and Handbell Choirs will resume their practices in September. The Chancel Choir rehearses on Wednesdays and will begin their practices on September 7. The Handbell Choir rehearses on Thursdays and will begin their practices on September 1. Both choirs rehearse on the Sunday mornings that they are leading worship. If you are interested in joining either group, please contact Kurt.
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Rally Day & 20th Celebration
 This year, we will celebrate Rally Day on
Sunday, September 18
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along with Stephanie's twentieth year of ministry at FCCW
. Please join us as we begin another year at the church with worship and a luncheon. All children's and youth programs will begin on
September 11
and during the week that follows. Godly Play and Kairos classes will begin to meet again. Kids Club and all youth programs will also begin on
Wednesday, September 14
. This is going to be another great year!
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Adult Programming
 All adult programs will begin again in September. Please be on the lookout for the upcoming dates for Mary Supper, the Men's Group, and other special programs. All are welcome to join at any time!
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Book Discussion Group
On
Thursday, August 25, at 10 a.m.
, FCCW's book group will meet at the Baughers' home (1310 Sheridan Road in Wilmette). We will be discussing
Just Mercy
by Bryan Stevenson
. This is an informal group, and all are welcome! No RSVP is needed. If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Kelleher at
jen.kelleher2@gmail.com
or
847-864-0763
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Future Date & Books:
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Wilmette Food Pantry
For August,
the Food Pantry is requesting these items:
1.)
Peanut Butter (any size jar)
2.) Canned Fruit (any size can)
Throughout the month, you may place your donations in the shopping cart under the stairwell in the Wilmette Avenue atrium entrance, across from the nursery and church office. Please feel free to contact Peg Kocian at 847-528-0632 for questions and/or concerns, or if you need assistance with your donations.
In addition to the special food requests and the weekly volunteer server requests, Trinity Food Pantry is looking for volunteers to pick up bags and boxes of grocery items at Trinity United Methodist Church and delivering them to the United Church of Rogers Park (1545 W. Morse Ave.) twice a month between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on a weekday of your choosing. Thank you for your help and encouragement. If you are available to assist, please email
wilmettefoodpantry@gmail.com
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Joys & Prayers
Prayers for safe travels for all of the Edisto participants as they return today.
To contribute a prayer request, please e-mail the
Church Office
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Sunday, August 7 - Baptism of Penelope & Anja Nunn
9:45-11:20 a.m. - Nursery Care (Nursery)
9:45-11:15 a.m. - Summer Church School (Good Shepherd Room)
10:00 a.m. - Worship Service with Communion & Baptism (Sanctuary)
11:15 a.m. - Coffee Hour (Pilgrim Hall)
Sunday, August 14
9:45-11:20 a.m. - Nursery Care (Nursery)
9:45-11:15 a.m. - Summer Church School (Good Shepherd Room)
10:00 a.m. - Worship Service (Sanctuary)
11:15 a.m. - Coffee Hour (Pilgrim Hall)
Tuesday, August 16
7:15 p.m. - Board of Trustees Meeting (Church Office)
Sunday, August 21
9:45-11:20 a.m. - Nursery Care (Nursery)
9:45-11:15 a.m. - Summer Church School (Good Shepherd Room)
10:00 a.m. - Worship Service (Sanctuary)
11:15 a.m. - Coffee Hour (Pilgrim Hall)
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